“Our Stories” spotlights 50+ citizens of New York City who are making outstanding contributions to our community. If you have someone you’d like to feature on our Website, please send a short bio and picture to info@comingofagenyc.org.
COA NYC Says Farewell and Many, Many Thanks to Outgoing Coming of Age National Director Dick Goldberg By Lisa Thomas-Laury Thursday, June 12, 2014 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — In this week’s “Art of Aging” report, Lisa Thomas-Laury has the story of how one man reinvented himself by helping other seniors do the same. After a rewarding...Read More
Exhibits Havana Street Scene Photos In June, Helga Busmann exhibited photos from her visit to Cuba at the St. Agnes Branch of the New York Public Library. Helga recently retired as a social worker from Village Care Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She has been photographing for years, combining her love of travel, people, and art with photography....Read More
Volunteer Spotlight is on Mike Stetsky Mike Stetsky has been a volunteer at the JASA Manhattan Beach Senior Center since June of 2013. You can find him at the Center four days each week, teaching the computer class and assisting in the Center’s office. An immigrant from Ukraine, Mike found himself wondering why many older...Read More
Volunteer Spotlight is on Maddie Gair The needs of JASA’s central office can vary on a near-daily basis. On a given day, we may need help with mailings, research, preparing for a conference, and any number of tasks. Whatever is needed, we know that we can count on Maddie to donate her time and energy....Read More
After retiring from a rewarding job as a counselor to high school students in a special education program, Stuart occupied his time in the great playground of New York City — he spent time visiting museums and galleries and auction houses; he rode his bike through Central Park; but, after two years, Stuart realized that...Read More
